Bhandirvan – Krishna Vivah Sthal
🌳 Bhandirvan – Krishna Vivah Sthal (Marriage Place of Radha–Krishna)
📍 Location
Bhandirvan is one of the twelve sacred forests (Dwadash Van) of Braj. It is located near Yamuna River, about 15 km from Vrindavan and close to Mant area in district Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India.
💍 Why It Is Called Krishna Vivah Sthal?
Bhandirvan is famous as the divine marriage place of Radha and Krishna.
According to Braj tradition and scriptures:
One day, during childhood pastimes, Krishna and Srimati Radharani were present in Bhandirvan.
At that time, Lord Brahma appeared.
Brahma performed the sacred marriage ceremony (Vivah) of Radha and Krishna under a large banyan tree.
This divine wedding took place secretly in the spiritual realm.
This sacred banyan tree is known as Bhandir Vat.
🌳 Bhandir Vat (Sacred Banyan Tree)
The ancient banyan tree where the divine marriage happened is still worshipped.
Devotees believe:
It is thousands of years old (spiritually eternal).
The tree witnessed Radha-Krishna’s divine union.
Sitting near it gives peace and devotion.
The tree is the main attraction of Bhandirvan.
🌸 Spiritual Significance
Symbol of eternal divine love of Radha and Krishna.
Represents pure spiritual union (not material marriage).
Highly sacred for Vaishnavas.
A peaceful place for meditation and bhajan.
Many couples also visit to pray for a happy married life.
🛕 Temples in Bhandirvan
There are small temples in the area including:
Radha-Krishna Temple
Dauji (Balaram) Temple
Nearby sacred connection:
Balarama pastimes also took place here.
📖 Other Pastimes in Bhandirvan
Apart from the Vivah Leela:
Krishna and Balaram played with cowherd boys here.
Many childhood leelas happened in this forest.
It is part of the sacred 84 Kos Braj Mandal.
🎉 Festivals Celebrated
Radha Ashtami
Janmashtami
Vivah Panchami (symbolic celebration)
Kartik Month
During Kartik, many devotees visit for parikrama and bhajan.
⏰ Visiting Time
🕰️ Open: Sunrise to Sunset🌤️ Best Time to Visit: October to March🌿 Best Experience: Early morning for peaceful darshan
✨ Why Bhandirvan Is Special?
Divine marriage place of Radha-Krishna
Sacred Bhandir Vat tree
One of the 12 forests of Braj
Peaceful and less crowded spiritual environment
Bhandirvan is not just a forest — it is the sacred witness of the eternal love of Radha and Krishna.